9.19.2011: 529 plans are state sponsored, but you can choose to invest in any state.
9.18.2011: I need to consume more protein while I'm running long distances. And it won't make me build muscle mass.
9.17.2011: People don't care if you're with someone or not. Even if they're friends with your someone. I'm so happy that I'm so picky about my friends that I'd never have to worry.
9.16.2011: Great brands leave a legacy.
9.15.2011: Start telling everyone you want the Target role. Everyone knows someone, and sometimes that someone can help.
9.14.2011: Cincinnati is a very small world. That's not necessarily a bad thing.
9.13.2011: I believe in Loyalty. I would never still be friends with an ex's friends. I would never choose a friend of a friend over a friend.
9.12.2011: Servers have promotional bottles. Don't get suckered into them.
9.11.2011: He really doesn't want to wait to talk about things - even if it's better in person.
9.10.2011: I want someone who makes me feel good about myself. Always think about things as if they were your shoes.
9.9.2011: Maybe saying what would help the New Hires best would be better than telling them really how it is. Or maybe all the other ABMs are so Proctoid that I just felt almost unhelpful by sharing how I've been successful.
9.8.2011: Always go out to celebrate with your team after a night that deserves some celebrating.
9.7.2011: My favorites have left in the last year: Lichtig, McFarland, Watson... It feels different.
9.6.2011: It's tough to plan non-touristy things to do as a tourist in a city.
9.5.2011: He enjoys the attention. I don't think my attention alone will ever be enough for him.
9.4.2011: I climb until the fall.
9.3.2011: Trad climbing is what people move onto so that you don't have to deal with crowded routes. You can climb anywhere.
9.2.2011: The incredible ones can make everyone else feel okay when you know that they aren't even okay themselves. Scott is as good as it gets.
9.1.2011: E-mail can get stuck on the server but never actually appear in your Outlook mailbox. I apparently had 172MB floating out there. No wonder I couldn't send anything!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
the best part of waking up - september 2011
9.19.2011: Waking up and not wanting to get out of bed! Happy Monday!
9.18.2011: Snuggling, butterfly kisses, Eskimo kisses, leaning our foreheads together, legs entangled.
9.17.2011: Cooking my first Indian feast to check off one more item of the bet.
9.16.2011: Reading Goodnight Moon to Gavin.
9.15.2011: Listening to Alexa as she read me her newest chapter. I couldn't stop crying. So beautifully written, perhaps some of here best.
9.14.2011: Seeing on paper how we turned around Tip Off. Pretty damn incredible.
9.13.2011: Asking Brady for a piggy back ride down the hallway.
9.12.2011: Celebrating CLigz's (July), Jess's (June) and my birthdays finally!
9.11.2011: Kicking ass and taking names climbing. I think I'm finally figuring it out.
9.10.2011: Watching Michigan win in the last 2 sec of the game. What a ridiculous game vs. Notre Dame.
9.9.2011: Catching up with The Van kids and laughing about the stories of our 10 hour Saturdays. Seems so far away now.
9.8.2011: Winning 2 of 9 of the North America Brand Building Awards with my Charmin team. Not bad when there's 300+ brands in the company.
9.7.2011: Being inspired at our NA Marketing Workshop. These days remind me how lucky I am to work at P&G.
9.6.2011: Looking at things I want to do on my East Coast trip - fishing, crabbing, visiting breweries, Owl City, Joan Baez, running on the coast, bed and breakfasts, antiquing.
9.5.2011: Hearing Dave's stories about Burning Man - so surreal. Next year Christopher.
9.4.2011: Lead climbing outdoors for my first time!
9.3.2011: Sleeping with the fly off my tent.
9.2.2011: Having the trust of Dann. That's a pretty big deal.
9.1.2011: Whitening my teeth with CLigz in the car after lunch. So ridiculous, and that's why I love her.
9.18.2011: Snuggling, butterfly kisses, Eskimo kisses, leaning our foreheads together, legs entangled.
9.17.2011: Cooking my first Indian feast to check off one more item of the bet.
9.16.2011: Reading Goodnight Moon to Gavin.
9.15.2011: Listening to Alexa as she read me her newest chapter. I couldn't stop crying. So beautifully written, perhaps some of here best.
9.14.2011: Seeing on paper how we turned around Tip Off. Pretty damn incredible.
9.13.2011: Asking Brady for a piggy back ride down the hallway.
9.12.2011: Celebrating CLigz's (July), Jess's (June) and my birthdays finally!
9.11.2011: Kicking ass and taking names climbing. I think I'm finally figuring it out.
9.10.2011: Watching Michigan win in the last 2 sec of the game. What a ridiculous game vs. Notre Dame.
9.9.2011: Catching up with The Van kids and laughing about the stories of our 10 hour Saturdays. Seems so far away now.
9.8.2011: Winning 2 of 9 of the North America Brand Building Awards with my Charmin team. Not bad when there's 300+ brands in the company.
9.7.2011: Being inspired at our NA Marketing Workshop. These days remind me how lucky I am to work at P&G.
9.6.2011: Looking at things I want to do on my East Coast trip - fishing, crabbing, visiting breweries, Owl City, Joan Baez, running on the coast, bed and breakfasts, antiquing.
9.5.2011: Hearing Dave's stories about Burning Man - so surreal. Next year Christopher.
9.4.2011: Lead climbing outdoors for my first time!
9.3.2011: Sleeping with the fly off my tent.
9.2.2011: Having the trust of Dann. That's a pretty big deal.
9.1.2011: Whitening my teeth with CLigz in the car after lunch. So ridiculous, and that's why I love her.
i want to thank you for giving me the best day of my life - september 2011
9.19.2011: My home - I like coming home. Even 5.5 years later.
9.18.2011: P&G - Pretty cool to see an entire amusement park full of P&G people. Thank you P&G, you didn't have to give anything back.
9.17.2011: Dave - There's a first time for everything.
9.16.2011: Tonia & Adam - Reminding me that no matter what, never settle for anything less than that feeling of knowing without a doubt someone loves you.
9.15.2011: Kellogg - I am so lucky to have gone to Kellogg...paid. Meeting the Kim's and the Charlie's of the world make me excited to be from Kellogg.
9.14.2011: Michigan - Michigan is a built in a network of awesome people. Brandon will be a great football, biking, running, and all-around friend.
9.13.2011: Being an introvert - I do things because I want to do them. I don't do them to impress other people. I don't need the attention. I don't need the recognition. I am internally driven. Makes my life a lot easier.
9.12.2011: Working from home - It's nice we have the flexibility to do so. It worked out perfectly to work on my surprise for Hailee.
9.11.2011: Loving unconditionally - I'm incredibly thankful that I do. I don't want to be any other way.
9.10.2011: Getting over it - While I felt pretty terrible all day, I figured out that I didn't have to, so I watched some football and I had an awesome night.
9.9.2011: Dancing like nobody's watching - It was like out of a movies - nothing mattered but the two of us in that moment.
9.8.2011: Jacques - I am so lucky to have worked for him. He is one of the very best.
9.7.2011: Liquid ideas - I know what these are - they are ideas that easily flows and bubbles. These are the best of Marketing. I've seen them, I've created them, I can taste them, feel them.
9.6.2011: Three-day weekends - I appreciate them more than ever. That's what happens when you realize your life outside of work is just as important as your life at work.
9.5.2011: Being open - While I thought I would've preferred to just hang out with Dave alone since I hadn't seen him in two weeks, I had an awesome time with his friends AND I also had my Dave time.
9.4.2011: Not being afraid - I've been able to grow quickly because I'm not afraid of falling. Maybe I need to be a little more afraid.
9.3.2011: Timing - I made it in perfect time to spend the entire day climbing.
9.2.2011: Tara - In the little time she was here, I learned a lot. It's crazy that it hurts.
9.1.2011: Jason - He is by far one of my best cross-functionals. I just wish he's fight his leadership a little more.
9.18.2011: P&G - Pretty cool to see an entire amusement park full of P&G people. Thank you P&G, you didn't have to give anything back.
9.17.2011: Dave - There's a first time for everything.
9.16.2011: Tonia & Adam - Reminding me that no matter what, never settle for anything less than that feeling of knowing without a doubt someone loves you.
9.15.2011: Kellogg - I am so lucky to have gone to Kellogg...paid. Meeting the Kim's and the Charlie's of the world make me excited to be from Kellogg.
9.14.2011: Michigan - Michigan is a built in a network of awesome people. Brandon will be a great football, biking, running, and all-around friend.
9.13.2011: Being an introvert - I do things because I want to do them. I don't do them to impress other people. I don't need the attention. I don't need the recognition. I am internally driven. Makes my life a lot easier.
9.12.2011: Working from home - It's nice we have the flexibility to do so. It worked out perfectly to work on my surprise for Hailee.
9.11.2011: Loving unconditionally - I'm incredibly thankful that I do. I don't want to be any other way.
9.10.2011: Getting over it - While I felt pretty terrible all day, I figured out that I didn't have to, so I watched some football and I had an awesome night.
9.9.2011: Dancing like nobody's watching - It was like out of a movies - nothing mattered but the two of us in that moment.
9.8.2011: Jacques - I am so lucky to have worked for him. He is one of the very best.
9.7.2011: Liquid ideas - I know what these are - they are ideas that easily flows and bubbles. These are the best of Marketing. I've seen them, I've created them, I can taste them, feel them.
9.6.2011: Three-day weekends - I appreciate them more than ever. That's what happens when you realize your life outside of work is just as important as your life at work.
9.5.2011: Being open - While I thought I would've preferred to just hang out with Dave alone since I hadn't seen him in two weeks, I had an awesome time with his friends AND I also had my Dave time.
9.4.2011: Not being afraid - I've been able to grow quickly because I'm not afraid of falling. Maybe I need to be a little more afraid.
9.3.2011: Timing - I made it in perfect time to spend the entire day climbing.
9.2.2011: Tara - In the little time she was here, I learned a lot. It's crazy that it hurts.
9.1.2011: Jason - He is by far one of my best cross-functionals. I just wish he's fight his leadership a little more.
Monday, August 1, 2011
the best part of waking up - august 2011
8.31.2011: Talking with Alexa, and knowing she's doing okay. She is such an incredibly strong person.
8.30.2011: Eating Goode's barbeque. I think barbeque just might be my absolute favorite food.
8.29.2011: Giggling watching people react to photocopier.
8.28.2011: Reading daddy's text. "You are a gem. You shine. I love you."
8.27.2011: Sitting with Mamaw and chatting away while she was doing her breathing. Just being there with her.
8.26.2011: Peeing in my pants with Nick watching Millionaire Matchmaker.
8.25.2011: Catching up with Kreena and figuring out when to see each other. It's really sad that we've never really had the chance to live together in the same city after school.
8.24.2011: Watching him walk with his messenger bag as he's lost in his world. He had a million things going through his mind, but he just held my hand.
8.23.2011: Discovering new uses for Vicks VapoRub.
8.22.2011: Laying my head on the pillow that he laid down for me, just looking at him.
8.21.2011: Laughing with Dave. I still giggle about the idea of my carwash and him being a complete smartass.
8.20.2011: Dancing with glowsticks. Disappeared in the moment.
8.19.2011: Running into Morgan. I don't know how I knew to say what I did or knew that he and Liz were having trouble, but I did.
8.18.2011: Winning 3 Catalysts with my Charmin team. We are pretty awesome. Incredible what rigor will do for a business.
8.17.2011: Losing myself at the My Morning Jacket show. So unbelievably, ridiculously awesome.
8.16.2011: Helping Brittani revise her final presentation. I just wish I could help her figure out what she wants too, not what her parents want.
8.15.2011: Catching up with Christopher. To this day, we still just get each other. That's when you know a friendship is real. When you can just be yourself. I'm very lucky to have friends like him - few and far between - but all people who I admire and love.
8.14.2011: Kicking ass climbing. I was just in the mode today. We all were.
8.13.2011: Feeling the ice breaking, and everything feeling like all is right.
8.12.2011: Congratulating Vannie for getting her offer. I am so, so proud of her.
8.11.2011: Running an awesome run on a beautiful night. I hope it stays cool the rest of the summer.
8.10.2011: Watching Selina silently mouth to me that Vannie is getting an offer. Recruiting is the most important thing we do in the company.
8.9.2011: Building trust. Time to open up the bottle of champagne!
8.8.2011: Giving Vannie a hug. That moment is when you know that you've made a difference in someone's life.
8.7.2011: Sitting in the car listening to Rent. Funny how a simple moment can be so incredible.
8.6.2011: Learning how to make a kaleidoscope. I've always loved them growing up. Probably the coolest thing I've done in awhile.
8.5.2011: Eating lunch with my Puffs friends. I do miss Griffith and the closeness of a small team.
8.4.2011: Getting stopped by Mautz in the hallway to tell me I kicked ass today.
8.3.2011: Giving a little bit of ourselves away at happy hour.
8.2.2011: Peeing in my pants laughing when we're together. I like it. Perhaps because we both just say such ridiculous things.
8.1.2011: Starting off the week with a great morning of being lazy in bed.
8.30.2011: Eating Goode's barbeque. I think barbeque just might be my absolute favorite food.
8.29.2011: Giggling watching people react to photocopier.
8.28.2011: Reading daddy's text. "You are a gem. You shine. I love you."
8.27.2011: Sitting with Mamaw and chatting away while she was doing her breathing. Just being there with her.
8.26.2011: Peeing in my pants with Nick watching Millionaire Matchmaker.
8.25.2011: Catching up with Kreena and figuring out when to see each other. It's really sad that we've never really had the chance to live together in the same city after school.
8.24.2011: Watching him walk with his messenger bag as he's lost in his world. He had a million things going through his mind, but he just held my hand.
8.23.2011: Discovering new uses for Vicks VapoRub.
8.22.2011: Laying my head on the pillow that he laid down for me, just looking at him.
8.21.2011: Laughing with Dave. I still giggle about the idea of my carwash and him being a complete smartass.
8.20.2011: Dancing with glowsticks. Disappeared in the moment.
8.19.2011: Running into Morgan. I don't know how I knew to say what I did or knew that he and Liz were having trouble, but I did.
8.18.2011: Winning 3 Catalysts with my Charmin team. We are pretty awesome. Incredible what rigor will do for a business.
8.17.2011: Losing myself at the My Morning Jacket show. So unbelievably, ridiculously awesome.
8.16.2011: Helping Brittani revise her final presentation. I just wish I could help her figure out what she wants too, not what her parents want.
8.15.2011: Catching up with Christopher. To this day, we still just get each other. That's when you know a friendship is real. When you can just be yourself. I'm very lucky to have friends like him - few and far between - but all people who I admire and love.
8.14.2011: Kicking ass climbing. I was just in the mode today. We all were.
8.13.2011: Feeling the ice breaking, and everything feeling like all is right.
8.12.2011: Congratulating Vannie for getting her offer. I am so, so proud of her.
8.11.2011: Running an awesome run on a beautiful night. I hope it stays cool the rest of the summer.
8.10.2011: Watching Selina silently mouth to me that Vannie is getting an offer. Recruiting is the most important thing we do in the company.
8.9.2011: Building trust. Time to open up the bottle of champagne!
8.8.2011: Giving Vannie a hug. That moment is when you know that you've made a difference in someone's life.
8.7.2011: Sitting in the car listening to Rent. Funny how a simple moment can be so incredible.
8.6.2011: Learning how to make a kaleidoscope. I've always loved them growing up. Probably the coolest thing I've done in awhile.
8.5.2011: Eating lunch with my Puffs friends. I do miss Griffith and the closeness of a small team.
8.4.2011: Getting stopped by Mautz in the hallway to tell me I kicked ass today.
8.3.2011: Giving a little bit of ourselves away at happy hour.
8.2.2011: Peeing in my pants laughing when we're together. I like it. Perhaps because we both just say such ridiculous things.
8.1.2011: Starting off the week with a great morning of being lazy in bed.
i want to thank you for giving me the best day of my life - august 2011
8.31.2011: Being needed - I think this is really the first time I've been out of the office for a few days, and I felt like I was desperately needed the moment I walked in the door. It would've been nice to have a few bathroom breaks though ;).
8.30.2011: Navin - Apologies are better later than never, even if you've already forgiven someone.
8.29.2011: Too much - People loved our best one most.
8.28.2011: Health - I watched Mamaw wet her pants today. Someday that'll be me too. Until then I'll stay active to maintain my health as much as possible. Looking at mom's hands also made me realize the importance of staying active.
8.27.2011: Family visits - It was awesome to see Mamaw, Papaw, Mary, Roger, Beth and mom this weekend. Visiting family is always special. I'm glad I can do it with almost everyone at least once a year beyond the holidays.
8.26.2011: Luck - What are the chances that I picked up my phone at the exact time that Dave texted me? Literally, I had picked up my phone to see what time it was, and it vibrated in my hand. I would've missed seeing him for over a week if someone up there didn't like me.
8.25.2011: Sam - Switching out my deck. It's easy to present when you're confident your slides like good and you know your stuff.
8.24.2011: Making it through the day - Sometimes that's all we can ask for.
8.23.2011: Courage - Better sooner than later. Even better just to start with in the first place.
8.22.2011: My mom - She always knows what to say.
8.21.2011: Sales - Sometimes I wonder if I'd have any clothes if there weren't sales.
8.20.2011: Micah & Ayumi - They were both so welcoming into their home. Good people. Dave has some good friends. I hope they always have his back, like he has theirs.
8.19.2011: Lelei - I am so lucky to have had her become part of my life. I'm glad she didn't make a scene tonight too.
8.18.2011: P&G - The video Seitz put together made me proud to be a part of this company. I'm coming home.
8.17.2011: Alexa - She'll always be my best friend through anything. I'll be there for her always.
8.16.2011: Growing up without TV at dinner - I think it's important. Really important.
8.15.2011: Being financially stable - I just dropped a few hundred on new rotors and break pads. I'm incredibly lucky that I don't have to worry about things like this.
8.14.2011: Dave - I had a fantastic weekend with him. The simple, everyday can be enjoyable.
8.13.2011: Tom - Going to the Nebraska game thanks to Tom. So excited for football season to begin!
8.12.2011: Brady - What a fun night tasting MadTree beer. I'm also particularly thankful for him hooking me up. We shall see.
8.11.2011: Amanda, Laura and Marie - It was awesome to see all of them together for the first time in probably 4 years. Crazy. They were my favorite Fabric Care ABMs when I started with the company.
8.10.2011: Alexa - Peeing in my pants laughing talking to her on the phone has made me realize over the years what a best friend is for.
8.9.2011: Kevin - I can't believe how ridiculous he always is. I'm so lucky to have met him in my life. I just hopes he figures out what he wants and makes it happen.
8.8.2011: Lelei - So excited she's back in Cincy. Had an awesome time tonight with her.
8.7.2011: Mom - It's good to always talk to her. She's the most life smart person I know.
8.6.2011: Dave - I know he wasn't feeling good today, but he put on a smile and was really positive about our kaleidoscope class. Most people would've just bailed.
8.5.2011: Caden - It's so fun to teach a child something and watch them in wonderment.
8.4.2011: Dave - Happiness is simply enjoying the moment - there's nowhere you'd rather be, you're not thinking of anything else, it's the now and present.
8.3.2011: Tara - One more person who gives me hope that I can succeed, and I don't have to fit in the Procter box.
8.2.2011: Our 12/13 team - Today wouldn't have been as awesome without each and every one of them.
8.1.2011: Alexa - For some reason, when she tells me good luck it just feels different than anyone else. She really means it.
8.30.2011: Navin - Apologies are better later than never, even if you've already forgiven someone.
8.29.2011: Too much - People loved our best one most.
8.28.2011: Health - I watched Mamaw wet her pants today. Someday that'll be me too. Until then I'll stay active to maintain my health as much as possible. Looking at mom's hands also made me realize the importance of staying active.
8.27.2011: Family visits - It was awesome to see Mamaw, Papaw, Mary, Roger, Beth and mom this weekend. Visiting family is always special. I'm glad I can do it with almost everyone at least once a year beyond the holidays.
8.26.2011: Luck - What are the chances that I picked up my phone at the exact time that Dave texted me? Literally, I had picked up my phone to see what time it was, and it vibrated in my hand. I would've missed seeing him for over a week if someone up there didn't like me.
8.25.2011: Sam - Switching out my deck. It's easy to present when you're confident your slides like good and you know your stuff.
8.24.2011: Making it through the day - Sometimes that's all we can ask for.
8.23.2011: Courage - Better sooner than later. Even better just to start with in the first place.
8.22.2011: My mom - She always knows what to say.
8.21.2011: Sales - Sometimes I wonder if I'd have any clothes if there weren't sales.
8.20.2011: Micah & Ayumi - They were both so welcoming into their home. Good people. Dave has some good friends. I hope they always have his back, like he has theirs.
8.19.2011: Lelei - I am so lucky to have had her become part of my life. I'm glad she didn't make a scene tonight too.
8.18.2011: P&G - The video Seitz put together made me proud to be a part of this company. I'm coming home.
8.17.2011: Alexa - She'll always be my best friend through anything. I'll be there for her always.
8.16.2011: Growing up without TV at dinner - I think it's important. Really important.
8.15.2011: Being financially stable - I just dropped a few hundred on new rotors and break pads. I'm incredibly lucky that I don't have to worry about things like this.
8.14.2011: Dave - I had a fantastic weekend with him. The simple, everyday can be enjoyable.
8.13.2011: Tom - Going to the Nebraska game thanks to Tom. So excited for football season to begin!
8.12.2011: Brady - What a fun night tasting MadTree beer. I'm also particularly thankful for him hooking me up. We shall see.
8.11.2011: Amanda, Laura and Marie - It was awesome to see all of them together for the first time in probably 4 years. Crazy. They were my favorite Fabric Care ABMs when I started with the company.
8.10.2011: Alexa - Peeing in my pants laughing talking to her on the phone has made me realize over the years what a best friend is for.
8.9.2011: Kevin - I can't believe how ridiculous he always is. I'm so lucky to have met him in my life. I just hopes he figures out what he wants and makes it happen.
8.8.2011: Lelei - So excited she's back in Cincy. Had an awesome time tonight with her.
8.7.2011: Mom - It's good to always talk to her. She's the most life smart person I know.
8.6.2011: Dave - I know he wasn't feeling good today, but he put on a smile and was really positive about our kaleidoscope class. Most people would've just bailed.
8.5.2011: Caden - It's so fun to teach a child something and watch them in wonderment.
8.4.2011: Dave - Happiness is simply enjoying the moment - there's nowhere you'd rather be, you're not thinking of anything else, it's the now and present.
8.3.2011: Tara - One more person who gives me hope that I can succeed, and I don't have to fit in the Procter box.
8.2.2011: Our 12/13 team - Today wouldn't have been as awesome without each and every one of them.
8.1.2011: Alexa - For some reason, when she tells me good luck it just feels different than anyone else. She really means it.
learn something new everyday - august 2011
8.31.2011: Create a spending chart for MMM because Nielsen gets all the data from all different places, and it isn't necessarily right.
8.30.2011: People take things very literally. Keep it simple, especially iMedia.
8.29.2011: Be patient Allison. Take things at face value. Yes, actions speak louder than words, but sometimes you don't know what's driving those actions.
8.28.2011: Divide up the work when taking care of your parents. We can't do it alone in the first place, but it also builds your relationships with your siblings.
8.27.2011: ICUs should be on the first floor emergencies, e.g. fires, earthquakes.
8.26.2011: Managing up is not my game. It is something I am committed to learning to do well, but it will never be a game to me.
8.25.2011: When presenting in front of 100+ people, you better leave out your "ums." Charmin showed up really well today.
8.24.2011: Always help out your team. It'll always repay itself, especially with good people. David is for sure one of my favorite ABMs.
8.23.2011: Nielsen Answers for Desktop is a lot like Nitro. Why don't they teach us that first?!
8.22.2011: 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriages.
8.21.2011: I always thought that I couldn't sit still at all. But then I realized maybe that I can't sit still in my home, where something always needs to get done. Today I realized that I think it's just that I can't sit still when I'm alone.
8.20.2011: Angler fish reproduce by a male fusing itself to a female, the female absorbing all of its organs except for its balls, which remain on the outside of the female and produce sperm for her to become pregnant. http://theoatmeal.com/comics/angler
8.19.2011: For many, its worth it to find someone who adores you and will do anything for you. For me, that's not enough. I want to adore them equally.
8.18.2011: A baby's heart is supposed to beat 100+ bpm at 6 weeks.
8.17.2011: Tailor your deck so your AEs can pull directly from it.
8.16.2011: Take it slow. There's no rush.
8.15.2011: Why not? There's nothing to lose.
8.14.2011: The top 1% income earners in the United States pay more taxes in totality than the bottom 75% of income earners.
8.13.2011: Everyone has rough days. Everyone needs time to wind down alone. But what really matters is whether you can get through it together.
8.12.2011: Burning copper turns flames green.
8.11.2011: I'd much rather actually do the work, i.e. paint, than organize the event.
8.10.2011: Value, value, value. Value will always win. Even if it erodes a great idea. Oh P&G. "I'm on a horse" talks nothing of value. Great ideas win big in real life. Value wins in testing, and a little in real life.
8.9.2011: The best way to address an issue that affects the entire team is with the team together. And people always see through it.
8.8.2011: If only managers realized that if they were supportive and inspirational, they could get their people to do absolutely anything.
8.7.2011: People who are acutely aware of their surroundings almost always had to raise themselves growing up.
8.6.2011: Solder is actually a metal that can be melted, not a process or a tool.
8.5.2011: Well, our country's debt got downgraded to an AA+, coincidence that we just raised our debt ceiling? I don't think so. And if our Treasury is dumb enough to hand in financials with a $2 trillion error, we probably should be downgraded anyways. Here we come Europe. We're catching up to you quick.
8.4.2011: Keep it simple stupid. In everything. Especially with the GM.
8.3.2011: Kids are like watching your heart beating walking around you.
8.2.2011: I finally understand the impact of image. I kicked ass today. Keep it up, Yang.
8.1.2011: Always do a final run through with my Marketing Director before a gate. Yes, actually helpful.
8.30.2011: People take things very literally. Keep it simple, especially iMedia.
8.29.2011: Be patient Allison. Take things at face value. Yes, actions speak louder than words, but sometimes you don't know what's driving those actions.
8.28.2011: Divide up the work when taking care of your parents. We can't do it alone in the first place, but it also builds your relationships with your siblings.
8.27.2011: ICUs should be on the first floor emergencies, e.g. fires, earthquakes.
8.26.2011: Managing up is not my game. It is something I am committed to learning to do well, but it will never be a game to me.
8.25.2011: When presenting in front of 100+ people, you better leave out your "ums." Charmin showed up really well today.
8.24.2011: Always help out your team. It'll always repay itself, especially with good people. David is for sure one of my favorite ABMs.
8.23.2011: Nielsen Answers for Desktop is a lot like Nitro. Why don't they teach us that first?!
8.22.2011: 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriages.
8.21.2011: I always thought that I couldn't sit still at all. But then I realized maybe that I can't sit still in my home, where something always needs to get done. Today I realized that I think it's just that I can't sit still when I'm alone.
8.20.2011: Angler fish reproduce by a male fusing itself to a female, the female absorbing all of its organs except for its balls, which remain on the outside of the female and produce sperm for her to become pregnant. http://theoatmeal.com/comics/angler
8.19.2011: For many, its worth it to find someone who adores you and will do anything for you. For me, that's not enough. I want to adore them equally.
8.18.2011: A baby's heart is supposed to beat 100+ bpm at 6 weeks.
8.17.2011: Tailor your deck so your AEs can pull directly from it.
8.16.2011: Take it slow. There's no rush.
8.15.2011: Why not? There's nothing to lose.
8.14.2011: The top 1% income earners in the United States pay more taxes in totality than the bottom 75% of income earners.
8.13.2011: Everyone has rough days. Everyone needs time to wind down alone. But what really matters is whether you can get through it together.
8.12.2011: Burning copper turns flames green.
8.11.2011: I'd much rather actually do the work, i.e. paint, than organize the event.
8.10.2011: Value, value, value. Value will always win. Even if it erodes a great idea. Oh P&G. "I'm on a horse" talks nothing of value. Great ideas win big in real life. Value wins in testing, and a little in real life.
8.9.2011: The best way to address an issue that affects the entire team is with the team together. And people always see through it.
8.8.2011: If only managers realized that if they were supportive and inspirational, they could get their people to do absolutely anything.
8.7.2011: People who are acutely aware of their surroundings almost always had to raise themselves growing up.
8.6.2011: Solder is actually a metal that can be melted, not a process or a tool.
8.5.2011: Well, our country's debt got downgraded to an AA+, coincidence that we just raised our debt ceiling? I don't think so. And if our Treasury is dumb enough to hand in financials with a $2 trillion error, we probably should be downgraded anyways. Here we come Europe. We're catching up to you quick.
8.4.2011: Keep it simple stupid. In everything. Especially with the GM.
8.3.2011: Kids are like watching your heart beating walking around you.
8.2.2011: I finally understand the impact of image. I kicked ass today. Keep it up, Yang.
8.1.2011: Always do a final run through with my Marketing Director before a gate. Yes, actually helpful.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
learn something new everyday - march 2011
3.19.2011: When buying tickets online for a show, hold as many as you can while searching for the best seats.
3.18.2011: Kids love to hear their voices recorded.
3.17.2011: People always see through it.
3.16.2011: We all deal with things in different ways. Often times, it's the hardest on the person is the supporter because everyone else has that person to lean on, but when does the supporter get to fall apart too?
3.15.2011: Speak up Yang. Don't wait for someone else to say it first. People here are truly invested in helping me succeed.
3.14.2011: Some people will never change. Even when you really think and hope they do.
3.13.2011: What I want in someone is not too different from what I want in a job. Perhaps they're just things I want and it applies off of all aspects of my life.
3.12.2011: Connections can't be explained in any other way than how you feel.
3.11.2011: I need people who inspire me.
3.10.2011: I believe in signs. Sometimes they are more obvious than others. This one was pretty damn obvious.
3.9.2011: Talk in shorter sentences, and breathe.
3.8.2011: Sometimes the old way isn't the bad way.
3.7.2011: If I'm in bed by 10, I'll have no problem waking up in the morning.
3.6.2011: I look ridiculous with a large purse, even though it's trendy. I'm just not trendy.
3.5.2011: It is 100% possible to take a 16 hour nap after being emotionally exhausted for an entire week.
3.4.2011: I'm much more emotional privately than in the presence of a lot of people.
3.3.2011: I think my parents not only volunteered at Lindsay's bone marrow drive, but I think they funded it. They didn't know Lindsay really, and they didn't really know Brandon or his family. I really think my mom did it just because she knew he and his family are so important to me.
3.2.2011: You never really know if you're really, really going to make it, but it creates a healthy level of discomfort that always pushes you to be better. It's a good thing. ;)
3.1.2011: For all the days when there's not-so-great people who I can't believe behave like they do, there are just as many other days when totally awesome people, like Jess, Ligz, and Kreena today, blow you away.
3.18.2011: Kids love to hear their voices recorded.
3.17.2011: People always see through it.
3.16.2011: We all deal with things in different ways. Often times, it's the hardest on the person is the supporter because everyone else has that person to lean on, but when does the supporter get to fall apart too?
3.15.2011: Speak up Yang. Don't wait for someone else to say it first. People here are truly invested in helping me succeed.
3.14.2011: Some people will never change. Even when you really think and hope they do.
3.13.2011: What I want in someone is not too different from what I want in a job. Perhaps they're just things I want and it applies off of all aspects of my life.
3.12.2011: Connections can't be explained in any other way than how you feel.
3.11.2011: I need people who inspire me.
3.10.2011: I believe in signs. Sometimes they are more obvious than others. This one was pretty damn obvious.
3.9.2011: Talk in shorter sentences, and breathe.
3.8.2011: Sometimes the old way isn't the bad way.
3.7.2011: If I'm in bed by 10, I'll have no problem waking up in the morning.
3.6.2011: I look ridiculous with a large purse, even though it's trendy. I'm just not trendy.
3.5.2011: It is 100% possible to take a 16 hour nap after being emotionally exhausted for an entire week.
3.4.2011: I'm much more emotional privately than in the presence of a lot of people.
3.3.2011: I think my parents not only volunteered at Lindsay's bone marrow drive, but I think they funded it. They didn't know Lindsay really, and they didn't really know Brandon or his family. I really think my mom did it just because she knew he and his family are so important to me.
3.2.2011: You never really know if you're really, really going to make it, but it creates a healthy level of discomfort that always pushes you to be better. It's a good thing. ;)
3.1.2011: For all the days when there's not-so-great people who I can't believe behave like they do, there are just as many other days when totally awesome people, like Jess, Ligz, and Kreena today, blow you away.
i want to thank you for giving me the best day of my life - march 2011
3.19.2011: Finding my wallet - After almost losing it today, I really panicked. Thankfully, I have it back now!
3.18.2011: Definition of COB - While I think it technically should mean 5 pm EST, I think I've redefined it as 8 am the following morning.
3.17.2011: Kim - She really makes an effort to keep things fun. Today she brought in St. Patty's Day goodies: green wigs, an inflatable leprechaun hat, beads, and Irish cream Hershey kisses! Jacques removed my wig because he couldn't take me seriously in our copy meeting.
3.16.2011: Flexible working hours - This is the 3rd day in a row that I've gotten in at 9:30, and it was okay. Hopefully today was the last day of that nonsense though.
3.15.2011: Doing what's right without hesitation or question - I did the right thing today, perhaps hurt someone along the way, but I know it was the right thing to do.
3.14.2011: Alexa - I think she's the one person who's really taught me what friendship should be like.
3.13.2011: Cayman & Jackson - Coming home to them always makes me happy to walk in the door.
3.12.2011: Brandon Lee - When I came up this weekend, I thought I'd be spending it basically alone since Emily was studying. I didn't have to though because an incredible person I met on the plane yesterday, not only offered to show me around Seattle, but showed me the off-the-beaten path kind of places that I'd love.
3.11.2011: Sweta - It was great to see her today, and I'm so thankful she helped me through all of this.
3.10.2011: Mom - For picking up the phone, even in the middle of the night. It's crazy how moms are the people can always calm you down.
3.9.2011: Not being afraid of sharing my opinion - I don't know when this changed in my life, but somewhere along the way it did. I think it was because while in the first years of my life, my opinion didn't matter, the rest growing up, mom really asked frequent, "what do you think?" and "what do you want?"
3.8.2011: Getting past Awkward Turtle - I almost didn't go in tonight, but I sucked it up and did. And I'm glad.
3.7.2011: New ideas - I never would have guessed this was the approach that would be presented for our website. The team did good today. I know that's why we have our agencies.
3.6.2011: The Internet - The internet has made it so easy to reach out and connect with people - especially when you're putting together a surprise and don't want to ask that person for their friend's contact info.
3.5.2011: Friends - Usually I call out specific names, but today, just friends as a whole. Like someone recently told me, friends are the family we get to choose. I realize this more than ever as I watched what incredible friends Lindsay has and knowing how lucky I am to have my friends as well.
3.4.2011: Chagrin Falls - So many people came out to support the Rawot family yesterday. It's incredible to see how many people care. It was also fun to meet many of Emily and Kate's friends' parents who only had awesome things to say about my parents!
3.3.2011: Brandon & Brooke - They've always been two of my favorite people. I'm so glad they're a part of my life.
3.2.2011: James - He is the best mentor i could ever ask for. I walked away from my meeting with so many answers to so many questions.
3.1.2011: C-Ligz- I never understood until now what it's like to have someone on your team who's such an incredible friend.
3.18.2011: Definition of COB - While I think it technically should mean 5 pm EST, I think I've redefined it as 8 am the following morning.
3.17.2011: Kim - She really makes an effort to keep things fun. Today she brought in St. Patty's Day goodies: green wigs, an inflatable leprechaun hat, beads, and Irish cream Hershey kisses! Jacques removed my wig because he couldn't take me seriously in our copy meeting.
3.16.2011: Flexible working hours - This is the 3rd day in a row that I've gotten in at 9:30, and it was okay. Hopefully today was the last day of that nonsense though.
3.15.2011: Doing what's right without hesitation or question - I did the right thing today, perhaps hurt someone along the way, but I know it was the right thing to do.
3.14.2011: Alexa - I think she's the one person who's really taught me what friendship should be like.
3.13.2011: Cayman & Jackson - Coming home to them always makes me happy to walk in the door.
3.12.2011: Brandon Lee - When I came up this weekend, I thought I'd be spending it basically alone since Emily was studying. I didn't have to though because an incredible person I met on the plane yesterday, not only offered to show me around Seattle, but showed me the off-the-beaten path kind of places that I'd love.
3.11.2011: Sweta - It was great to see her today, and I'm so thankful she helped me through all of this.
3.10.2011: Mom - For picking up the phone, even in the middle of the night. It's crazy how moms are the people can always calm you down.
3.9.2011: Not being afraid of sharing my opinion - I don't know when this changed in my life, but somewhere along the way it did. I think it was because while in the first years of my life, my opinion didn't matter, the rest growing up, mom really asked frequent, "what do you think?" and "what do you want?"
3.8.2011: Getting past Awkward Turtle - I almost didn't go in tonight, but I sucked it up and did. And I'm glad.
3.7.2011: New ideas - I never would have guessed this was the approach that would be presented for our website. The team did good today. I know that's why we have our agencies.
3.6.2011: The Internet - The internet has made it so easy to reach out and connect with people - especially when you're putting together a surprise and don't want to ask that person for their friend's contact info.
3.5.2011: Friends - Usually I call out specific names, but today, just friends as a whole. Like someone recently told me, friends are the family we get to choose. I realize this more than ever as I watched what incredible friends Lindsay has and knowing how lucky I am to have my friends as well.
3.4.2011: Chagrin Falls - So many people came out to support the Rawot family yesterday. It's incredible to see how many people care. It was also fun to meet many of Emily and Kate's friends' parents who only had awesome things to say about my parents!
3.3.2011: Brandon & Brooke - They've always been two of my favorite people. I'm so glad they're a part of my life.
3.2.2011: James - He is the best mentor i could ever ask for. I walked away from my meeting with so many answers to so many questions.
3.1.2011: C-Ligz- I never understood until now what it's like to have someone on your team who's such an incredible friend.
the best part of waking up - march 2011
3.19.2011: Putting together Leslie and Tom's new house! She's so happy. This is what she's wanted for a long time.
3.18.2011: Making up stories with Caden about Caden, Gavin, Owen and Cat in the Hat. Today, we went on adventures in China, Mexico and Florida. We swam through oceans, rode on dolphins, escaped from pirates and Vikings, flew kites, called a whale with a conch shell, disappeared through warp holes, and much more. Not bad for a day.
3.17.2011: Kicking some arse in front of EMB today.
3.16.2011: Giving Brandon his birthday present. The most important things we have in life are our family and friends, our memories, and our health. At the end of the day, that's all we're left with.
3.15.2011: Jumping off waterfalls holding your hand. Holding that door open because this door is like the one in the Secret Garden - old wooden slabs with a rusted brass lock and overgrown ivy - it has more character and stories and life, and its begging to be opened.
3.14.2011: Chatting with Alexa and Tim each for a few hours or so. Seeing both of them so happy is incredible.
3.13.2011: Kissing Schmellie on her forehead as I left her apartment. She was sound asleep and even then she has an irresistibly, intoxicating personality.
3.12.2011: Opening doors. Sharing the day with someone who I'm lucky to have met.
3.11.2011: Seeing the little schmellie one! Such an incredible little one she is.
3.10.2011: Being a masochist for wanting the pain and the glory of New York City.
3.9.2011: Wine tasting with Cligz and Sunshine. Perfect way to unwind the day. And then seeing Kevin's plan for his wine store. Incredible.
3.8.2011: Being called "directionally brilliant" by Jacques today. Not quite sure what that means, but it felt good.
3.7.2011: Asking Hillary what she really thought about our initiative.
3.6.2011: Seeing how close Iqbal and Nafi are as siblings. Living together, or even just in the same city, makes such a difference.
3.5.2011: Catching up with the Harbages. Such a wonderful family.
3.4.2011: Hearing Emily read Lindsay's eulogy. It perfectly encapsulated her life and her as person. Live life to the fullest. And use made up words and props.
3.3.2011: Asking our team if Charmin as a brand is male or female.
3.2.2011: Chatting with Mary Margaret after our meeting and putting an end to the tension and power struggle. Sometimes stepping down from your strong point of view makes it so much easier to move forward.
3.1.2011: Seeing the photo of Brandon with Lindsay that he posted as his Facebook profile. A day that makes you laugh, think and cry, as Jimmy V. said, is the most fulfilling day you can ask for, and in one moment, seeing that photo made me do all three.
3.18.2011: Making up stories with Caden about Caden, Gavin, Owen and Cat in the Hat. Today, we went on adventures in China, Mexico and Florida. We swam through oceans, rode on dolphins, escaped from pirates and Vikings, flew kites, called a whale with a conch shell, disappeared through warp holes, and much more. Not bad for a day.
3.17.2011: Kicking some arse in front of EMB today.
3.16.2011: Giving Brandon his birthday present. The most important things we have in life are our family and friends, our memories, and our health. At the end of the day, that's all we're left with.
3.15.2011: Jumping off waterfalls holding your hand. Holding that door open because this door is like the one in the Secret Garden - old wooden slabs with a rusted brass lock and overgrown ivy - it has more character and stories and life, and its begging to be opened.
3.14.2011: Chatting with Alexa and Tim each for a few hours or so. Seeing both of them so happy is incredible.
3.13.2011: Kissing Schmellie on her forehead as I left her apartment. She was sound asleep and even then she has an irresistibly, intoxicating personality.
3.12.2011: Opening doors. Sharing the day with someone who I'm lucky to have met.
3.11.2011: Seeing the little schmellie one! Such an incredible little one she is.
3.10.2011: Being a masochist for wanting the pain and the glory of New York City.
3.9.2011: Wine tasting with Cligz and Sunshine. Perfect way to unwind the day. And then seeing Kevin's plan for his wine store. Incredible.
3.8.2011: Being called "directionally brilliant" by Jacques today. Not quite sure what that means, but it felt good.
3.7.2011: Asking Hillary what she really thought about our initiative.
3.6.2011: Seeing how close Iqbal and Nafi are as siblings. Living together, or even just in the same city, makes such a difference.
3.5.2011: Catching up with the Harbages. Such a wonderful family.
3.4.2011: Hearing Emily read Lindsay's eulogy. It perfectly encapsulated her life and her as person. Live life to the fullest. And use made up words and props.
3.3.2011: Asking our team if Charmin as a brand is male or female.
3.2.2011: Chatting with Mary Margaret after our meeting and putting an end to the tension and power struggle. Sometimes stepping down from your strong point of view makes it so much easier to move forward.
3.1.2011: Seeing the photo of Brandon with Lindsay that he posted as his Facebook profile. A day that makes you laugh, think and cry, as Jimmy V. said, is the most fulfilling day you can ask for, and in one moment, seeing that photo made me do all three.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
i want to thank you for giving me the best day of my life - february 2011
the best part of waking up - february 2011
February 2011: Spending time on me. I think when I look back on the month, what'll I'll remember as the best part of my days is learning, growing and figuring out me. This month was for me. For the first time after school finished, I made time for me.
learn something new everyday - february 2011
February 2011: I've learned a ton in the past month. I think one of the things that I'll live by is H.A.L.T. - Never make critical decisions or respond to a situation when you're hungry, angry, lonely or tired.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
learn something new everyday - january 2011
1.29.2011: Social interaction is essential for developing the mentally ill; thus, making them leave their rooms to get food is essential, even if they take it back to eat alone.
1.28.2011: Some days you just feel you don't know anything. More people than you realize feel the exact same way.
1.27.2011: Being completely surrounded by people 24/7 can be overwhelming for five straight days.
1.26.2011: No matter how much you prepare yourself for the things to come, it still will suck when it actually happens.
1.25.2011: If I were stuck on an island for the rest of my life, I'd be prepared for it.
1.24.2011: I am definitely a Planner.
1.23.2011: The most common issue for me in building a relationship is that I tend to find great people who aren't passionate about anything.
1.22.2011: "The harder you work, the luckier you get." - Bill Rasmussen, ESPN founder
1.21.2011: Imagination contributes to intellect especially as a developing child.
1.20.2011: Brady, the guy who sits next to me, is really good friends with a guy I dated briefly when I first moved to Cincinnati. Brady already thinks I'm crazy, so hopefully he doesn't get any stories out of Kenny.
1.19.2011: Everyone who grew up in Cincinnati pretty much knows everyone else who grew up in Cincinnati.
1.18.2011: Sometimes people need a little time off to get their bearings together.
1.17.2011: People are attracted to curiosity and genuineness.
1.16.2011: It's impossible to be productive on a three day weekend.
1.15.2011: When you're married, there is quiet time, and that's not bad.
1.14.2011: I don't adjust very well to mountain time.
1.13.2011: I need to leave more room for error. I've just been lucky so far.
1.12.2011: It's essential to make it easy for management to read, understand, digest and approve.
1.11.2011: Out of 100+ ideas and 30+ people voting, the highest scores were 6-8, which tells me: 1) none of the ideas were distinctly compelling, and 2) P&G people vote for their own ideas that they think are the best.
1.10.2011: A strict schedule is one of the most important things to a team.
1.9.2011: Sometimes it's better to just go to bed, then wake up and get it done....if you can wake up.
1.8.2011: P&G is one of the highest rated companies on Glassdoor.com, which only asks actual former or current employees how they feel.
1.7.2011: Have a deck or one-pager for every major project you're working on.
1.6.2011: Never review something with your manager without knowing it like the back of your hand.
1.5.2011: Waiting in the airport isn't so bad, and it's better than having to beg to get on after the check-in time has passed.
1.4.2011: The month of January is a crazy month.
1.3.2011: Airbag deployment in a Jetta is based on seat adjustments, seat belt adjustments and impact of collision.
1.2.2011: People who grow up in big families learn a lot of important qualities when they're younger because they have to share with each other, take care of each other, be a role model for each other, and much, much more.
1.1.2011: Jim Harbaugh is a real Michigan man, unlike Rich Rodriguez. Joe Paterno will always be Penn State man. And Urban Meyer had an unbelievable run at Florida.
1.28.2011: Some days you just feel you don't know anything. More people than you realize feel the exact same way.
1.27.2011: Being completely surrounded by people 24/7 can be overwhelming for five straight days.
1.26.2011: No matter how much you prepare yourself for the things to come, it still will suck when it actually happens.
1.25.2011: If I were stuck on an island for the rest of my life, I'd be prepared for it.
1.24.2011: I am definitely a Planner.
1.23.2011: The most common issue for me in building a relationship is that I tend to find great people who aren't passionate about anything.
1.22.2011: "The harder you work, the luckier you get." - Bill Rasmussen, ESPN founder
1.21.2011: Imagination contributes to intellect especially as a developing child.
1.20.2011: Brady, the guy who sits next to me, is really good friends with a guy I dated briefly when I first moved to Cincinnati. Brady already thinks I'm crazy, so hopefully he doesn't get any stories out of Kenny.
1.19.2011: Everyone who grew up in Cincinnati pretty much knows everyone else who grew up in Cincinnati.
1.18.2011: Sometimes people need a little time off to get their bearings together.
1.17.2011: People are attracted to curiosity and genuineness.
1.16.2011: It's impossible to be productive on a three day weekend.
1.15.2011: When you're married, there is quiet time, and that's not bad.
1.14.2011: I don't adjust very well to mountain time.
1.13.2011: I need to leave more room for error. I've just been lucky so far.
1.12.2011: It's essential to make it easy for management to read, understand, digest and approve.
1.11.2011: Out of 100+ ideas and 30+ people voting, the highest scores were 6-8, which tells me: 1) none of the ideas were distinctly compelling, and 2) P&G people vote for their own ideas that they think are the best.
1.10.2011: A strict schedule is one of the most important things to a team.
1.9.2011: Sometimes it's better to just go to bed, then wake up and get it done....if you can wake up.
1.8.2011: P&G is one of the highest rated companies on Glassdoor.com, which only asks actual former or current employees how they feel.
1.7.2011: Have a deck or one-pager for every major project you're working on.
1.6.2011: Never review something with your manager without knowing it like the back of your hand.
1.5.2011: Waiting in the airport isn't so bad, and it's better than having to beg to get on after the check-in time has passed.
1.4.2011: The month of January is a crazy month.
1.3.2011: Airbag deployment in a Jetta is based on seat adjustments, seat belt adjustments and impact of collision.
1.2.2011: People who grow up in big families learn a lot of important qualities when they're younger because they have to share with each other, take care of each other, be a role model for each other, and much, much more.
1.1.2011: Jim Harbaugh is a real Michigan man, unlike Rich Rodriguez. Joe Paterno will always be Penn State man. And Urban Meyer had an unbelievable run at Florida.
i want to thank you for giving me the best day of my life - january 2011
1.29.2011: How lucky and fortunate I am - It's so easy to forget how good things are when we live in the little bubbles that we do.
1.28.2011: The guy at UPS - He was so friendly in our 30 second interaction, and just that took all the tension out of me.
1.27.2011: Cayman and Jackson - Coming home is awesome when you have two friends who are always happy to see you.
1.26.2011: Christine - I think she's a lot of the reason why I could stay in Cincinnati forever.
1.25.2011: Being Original - I somehow manage to always have an answer that no one has ever given before.
1.24.2011: Flying in the night before - Everyone who flew in this morning on the 6 am flight had delays.
1.23.2011: Volunteering - I'm really excited to get back into serving breakfast at the Drop Inn Center and hopefully starting spending Sundays at the Lindner Center of Hope as well! It makes life a little more meaningful.
1.22.2011: Being part of organizations that people have an irrational devotion to: I met a Berkeley MBA student today, and his fiance went to Michigan. He was making fun of her and me for our love for Michigan football. I've realized that it's important to me to be a part of something great whether it's a school, a job, a non-profit, an activity, or even a group of brand loyalists. Here are just a few of mine: Michigan, P&G, Kellogg, Tide, Charmin, marathons, Cervelo, VW, J. Crew.
1.21.2011: Having an opinion - I never have a problem voicing my opinion at work. I'm not sure where it came from, but I realize how many people are afraid to do so.
1.20.2011: Eating lunch out - It feels great every time we go out to lunch because it's like a mini-vacation getaway. When we eat in the cafeteria, I always am rushing to get back to my desk.
1.19.2011: Honesty - Whenever I recruit, I'm always honest with the entire picture. I think it's really important to paint a realistic picture, not just all the incredible stuff.
1.18.2011: P&G Benefits - I think I just might have some of the best benefits in the country. I've never really realized how good they are until now.
1.17.2011: Brad at Courtesy Automotive Auto Body - He is one of the nicest guys and so unbelievably helpful. And on top of all that, he does some excellent work for a decent price!
1.16.2011: Stacey - The handful of friends that I still talk to from college are some of my favorites. Stacey is for sure one of them, and so good to see her at brunch!
1.15.2011: Meghan - She's always been my big sister and has such a good perspective on things. So fun to catch up!
1.14.2011: Jacques - He gave me real feedback after our meeting with Scott. He pushes me to be better every day.
1.13.2011: The God of Luck - Helping me get to Chicago safely and without any speeding tickets.
1.12.2011: Companies that want to partner with P&G - We have amazing partnership with so many top companies. At our trainings, we have CMOs and leaders from all over the country. Today, Microsoft flew in to share with us some awesome things that can be done with Kinect. I'm almost tempted to buy one.
1.11.2011: Growing up driving in snow - People in Cincinnati cannot drive in the snow! Even with just a little that doesn't even stick on the ground. Growing up in Cleveland and Michigan made me learn to feel when my tires are slipping, when I need to slow down, how to get out when I'm stuck in a bank of snow, and much more!
1.10.2011: CLigz - She is an outstanding person as seen today at the All Employee Update, but the best part is she's my friend.
1.9.2011: Chase Ultimate Rewards - I save them for a rainy day, and I've apparently built up $600 worth.
1.8.2011: Graduating from school - I'm really done! This was the first weekend where I actually didn't have school and everyone else did. I was a normal 26 year old.
1.7.2011: Alexa - She writes the best thank you notes.
1.6.2011: Jacques - He totally has my back without a doubt. It's really sad that someone as an AD is so insecure that she sends nasty-grams to an ABM's manager. I put on my smile and take comfort in knowing that she creates her own career and knowing she feels threatened because of what I've accomplished in my time.
1.5.2011: Two seats to myself on flights - To and from Chicago, I had two seats just for me!
1.4.2011: Loving my job - The morning was really tough, but by the end of the day, I was back into the groove because I love working on Charmin!
1.3.2011: P&G Paid Holidays - I don't think there's another company out there with more paid holidays. We had the day off when no one else did!
1.2.2011: Tim - We always have the best conversations when we catch up. He's one of my two best friends from high school, and I'm so glad he's still in my life.
1.1.2011: Friends - I think I've figured out that friends become the family you need to fill in when your family isn't close by.
1.28.2011: The guy at UPS - He was so friendly in our 30 second interaction, and just that took all the tension out of me.
1.27.2011: Cayman and Jackson - Coming home is awesome when you have two friends who are always happy to see you.
1.26.2011: Christine - I think she's a lot of the reason why I could stay in Cincinnati forever.
1.25.2011: Being Original - I somehow manage to always have an answer that no one has ever given before.
1.24.2011: Flying in the night before - Everyone who flew in this morning on the 6 am flight had delays.
1.23.2011: Volunteering - I'm really excited to get back into serving breakfast at the Drop Inn Center and hopefully starting spending Sundays at the Lindner Center of Hope as well! It makes life a little more meaningful.
1.22.2011: Being part of organizations that people have an irrational devotion to: I met a Berkeley MBA student today, and his fiance went to Michigan. He was making fun of her and me for our love for Michigan football. I've realized that it's important to me to be a part of something great whether it's a school, a job, a non-profit, an activity, or even a group of brand loyalists. Here are just a few of mine: Michigan, P&G, Kellogg, Tide, Charmin, marathons, Cervelo, VW, J. Crew.
1.21.2011: Having an opinion - I never have a problem voicing my opinion at work. I'm not sure where it came from, but I realize how many people are afraid to do so.
1.20.2011: Eating lunch out - It feels great every time we go out to lunch because it's like a mini-vacation getaway. When we eat in the cafeteria, I always am rushing to get back to my desk.
1.19.2011: Honesty - Whenever I recruit, I'm always honest with the entire picture. I think it's really important to paint a realistic picture, not just all the incredible stuff.
1.18.2011: P&G Benefits - I think I just might have some of the best benefits in the country. I've never really realized how good they are until now.
1.17.2011: Brad at Courtesy Automotive Auto Body - He is one of the nicest guys and so unbelievably helpful. And on top of all that, he does some excellent work for a decent price!
1.16.2011: Stacey - The handful of friends that I still talk to from college are some of my favorites. Stacey is for sure one of them, and so good to see her at brunch!
1.15.2011: Meghan - She's always been my big sister and has such a good perspective on things. So fun to catch up!
1.14.2011: Jacques - He gave me real feedback after our meeting with Scott. He pushes me to be better every day.
1.13.2011: The God of Luck - Helping me get to Chicago safely and without any speeding tickets.
1.12.2011: Companies that want to partner with P&G - We have amazing partnership with so many top companies. At our trainings, we have CMOs and leaders from all over the country. Today, Microsoft flew in to share with us some awesome things that can be done with Kinect. I'm almost tempted to buy one.
1.11.2011: Growing up driving in snow - People in Cincinnati cannot drive in the snow! Even with just a little that doesn't even stick on the ground. Growing up in Cleveland and Michigan made me learn to feel when my tires are slipping, when I need to slow down, how to get out when I'm stuck in a bank of snow, and much more!
1.10.2011: CLigz - She is an outstanding person as seen today at the All Employee Update, but the best part is she's my friend.
1.9.2011: Chase Ultimate Rewards - I save them for a rainy day, and I've apparently built up $600 worth.
1.8.2011: Graduating from school - I'm really done! This was the first weekend where I actually didn't have school and everyone else did. I was a normal 26 year old.
1.7.2011: Alexa - She writes the best thank you notes.
1.6.2011: Jacques - He totally has my back without a doubt. It's really sad that someone as an AD is so insecure that she sends nasty-grams to an ABM's manager. I put on my smile and take comfort in knowing that she creates her own career and knowing she feels threatened because of what I've accomplished in my time.
1.5.2011: Two seats to myself on flights - To and from Chicago, I had two seats just for me!
1.4.2011: Loving my job - The morning was really tough, but by the end of the day, I was back into the groove because I love working on Charmin!
1.3.2011: P&G Paid Holidays - I don't think there's another company out there with more paid holidays. We had the day off when no one else did!
1.2.2011: Tim - We always have the best conversations when we catch up. He's one of my two best friends from high school, and I'm so glad he's still in my life.
1.1.2011: Friends - I think I've figured out that friends become the family you need to fill in when your family isn't close by.
the best part of waking up - january 2011
1.29.2011: Helping out at Tender Mercies and the slightly uncomfortable feeling of being different from the residents who are homeless and mentally ill. This is exactly what I was hoping for and Alliea is incredible for leading the efforts.
1.28.2011: Eating Sichuan Bistro with Kreena and Bobby.
1.27.2011: Listening to Scott talk about how incredible MMMSU is.
1.26.2011: Hearing Mary Margaret's son pick up the phone. Even when you're having a rough day, coming home to your family puts it all back in perspective.
1.25.2011: Playing ridiculous games with our team - yes, I did have Gwyneth Paltrow written on a piece of paper on my forehead at 1 am.
1.24.2011: Seeing life in Charlotte. It's incredible how much you learn by being in someone's home.
1.23.2011: Talking with Kreena after she got her Bachelorette invite. She absolutely loved it. I did good.
1.22.2011: Giggling with Prash about anything and everything. He might possibly be one of the most incredible people I've ever met.
1.21.2011: Briefing Interbrand on two new projects. I miss that about working on SIMPL Express.
1.20.2011: Making good with Richard. That's what happens when you both want something to work.
1.19.2011: Watching Christine's reaction when Canada showed up 15 minutes to our meeting and only had 5 minutes of material to talk.
1.18.2011: Asking Chris about why he's been avoiding me! And posting the lyrics from Usher's song More. "I'm a beast, an animal, that monster in the mirror, the headliner, finisher, i'm the closer, the winner. that's when under pressure with seconds left i show up."
1.17.2011: Finalizing Kreena's bachelorette invites and the plans for the weekend. I think I'm hilarious sometimes.
1.16.2011: Getting a half order of corned beef hash and a half order of the granola french toast at Egg Shell in Denver. It's pretty awesome when you get everything you want.
1.15.2011: Seeing Meg and Patrick together as a married couple.
1.14.2011: Catching up with Meg and hearing her stories about her life and Steve.
1.13.2011: Talking to Kellogg students who came to our Mock Interview Workshop. Had a great turnout, and they loved it!
1.12.2011: Being part of the best Marketing team in the company! I love Charmin, and P&G, and yes, I do drink a lot of kool-aid.
1.11.2011: Turning in my Issue Sheets, and reviewing the first one with Jacques, which he had very few changes!
1.10.2011: Watching Ligz get embarrassed when Mautz talked about how she always carries a cozy in her purse!
1.9.2011: Eating creme brulee french toast with bananas at Mokka with Susan!
1.8.2011: Getting my Digital Strategy done, finally. After 3 months, I think I'm finally understanding my projects...a little.
1.7.2011: Making up stories with Caden about him, Gavin and Cat and the Hat.
1.6.2011: Getting an awesome raise!
1.5.2011: Reading Alexa's text about how she can't live without me because I don't think I could live without her.
1.4.2011: Watching Mallet throw against Ohio State! Wish he wouldn't have left Michigan, but I would've too if I would have had to play for Rodriguez.
1.3.2011: Chatting with Diann at VW about our love for Michigan. If I had a second home, it would definitely be in Michigan.
1.2.2011: Running around Crockett Park on a beautiful, sunshiny, 35 degree, winter afternoon in Nashville.
1.1.2011: Seeing how truly happy Alexa and Tom are in Nashville. Talking with Jordan, she's an incredible person and deserves all the happiness in the world.
1.28.2011: Eating Sichuan Bistro with Kreena and Bobby.
1.27.2011: Listening to Scott talk about how incredible MMMSU is.
1.26.2011: Hearing Mary Margaret's son pick up the phone. Even when you're having a rough day, coming home to your family puts it all back in perspective.
1.25.2011: Playing ridiculous games with our team - yes, I did have Gwyneth Paltrow written on a piece of paper on my forehead at 1 am.
1.24.2011: Seeing life in Charlotte. It's incredible how much you learn by being in someone's home.
1.23.2011: Talking with Kreena after she got her Bachelorette invite. She absolutely loved it. I did good.
1.22.2011: Giggling with Prash about anything and everything. He might possibly be one of the most incredible people I've ever met.
1.21.2011: Briefing Interbrand on two new projects. I miss that about working on SIMPL Express.
1.20.2011: Making good with Richard. That's what happens when you both want something to work.
1.19.2011: Watching Christine's reaction when Canada showed up 15 minutes to our meeting and only had 5 minutes of material to talk.
1.18.2011: Asking Chris about why he's been avoiding me! And posting the lyrics from Usher's song More. "I'm a beast, an animal, that monster in the mirror, the headliner, finisher, i'm the closer, the winner. that's when under pressure with seconds left i show up."
1.17.2011: Finalizing Kreena's bachelorette invites and the plans for the weekend. I think I'm hilarious sometimes.
1.16.2011: Getting a half order of corned beef hash and a half order of the granola french toast at Egg Shell in Denver. It's pretty awesome when you get everything you want.
1.15.2011: Seeing Meg and Patrick together as a married couple.
1.14.2011: Catching up with Meg and hearing her stories about her life and Steve.
1.13.2011: Talking to Kellogg students who came to our Mock Interview Workshop. Had a great turnout, and they loved it!
1.12.2011: Being part of the best Marketing team in the company! I love Charmin, and P&G, and yes, I do drink a lot of kool-aid.
1.11.2011: Turning in my Issue Sheets, and reviewing the first one with Jacques, which he had very few changes!
1.10.2011: Watching Ligz get embarrassed when Mautz talked about how she always carries a cozy in her purse!
1.9.2011: Eating creme brulee french toast with bananas at Mokka with Susan!
1.8.2011: Getting my Digital Strategy done, finally. After 3 months, I think I'm finally understanding my projects...a little.
1.7.2011: Making up stories with Caden about him, Gavin and Cat and the Hat.
1.6.2011: Getting an awesome raise!
1.5.2011: Reading Alexa's text about how she can't live without me because I don't think I could live without her.
1.4.2011: Watching Mallet throw against Ohio State! Wish he wouldn't have left Michigan, but I would've too if I would have had to play for Rodriguez.
1.3.2011: Chatting with Diann at VW about our love for Michigan. If I had a second home, it would definitely be in Michigan.
1.2.2011: Running around Crockett Park on a beautiful, sunshiny, 35 degree, winter afternoon in Nashville.
1.1.2011: Seeing how truly happy Alexa and Tom are in Nashville. Talking with Jordan, she's an incredible person and deserves all the happiness in the world.
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